The 8th conference will be held in Tehran from 21 to 24 April with the main theme of “Partnership for Humanity”, and will focus on three main topics:

Enhancement of disaster management and risk reduction

Strengthening capacities and role of youth and volunteers

Promotion of culture of peace and non-violence

During this visited Mr. Gary Lewis also visited the exhibition including the Iranian Red Crescent factory productions.

In an interview with Press TV, Mr. Lewis said that “In recent times we have witnessed the effective deployment of the Iranian Red Crescent Society both in Bushehr earthquake and the one in Sistan & Baluchestan. They are first on ground and they respond in coordination with the National Disaster Mangaemnt Organization. The Iranian Red Crescent Society has deployed in countries nearby […] to assist countries and people in need”.

"in recent time we have witnessed the effective deployment of the iranian red crescent society both in the bushehr earthquake and the one in sistan and baluchestan" says gary lewis in 8th mena conference.

The conference is held in Parsian Evin Hotel in Tehran and will continue till April 24th. [click here for more information]

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